NCC stands for National Cadet Corps. It is a youth development program in India aimed at instilling qualities of leadership and discipline in the youth. NCC provides basic military training to the cadets and also focuses on social service, community development, and national integration. It is a voluntary organization open to students from schools and colleges.
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